The Coldest Night of the Year is a fun, family-friendly annual walk-a-thon that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Niagara Region. Our goal is that no one walks alone.
Coldest Night of the Year is a fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in our community.
Walkers can opt for a 2km or 5km route to help raise much needed revenue for Start Me Up Niagara while experiencing a hint of the challenges faced by those dealing with the reality of homelessness.
To fundraise and walk with us on February 22nd, 2025, visit www.cnoy.org/location/stcatharines.
Walk with us: Experience of the harsh winter elements, even if only for a short period of time
Donate to us: Come together as a community and meet other like-minded individuals
Support us: Meet the people behind the scenes, making magic happen every day
Sponsor us: community businesses are invited to sponsor this exciting event at various levels of support. Advertising your business is our business.
Celebrate our St.Catharines & Niagara Community effort!
"Approximately 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness each year, and there are even more who are underhoused. Housing advocates say these figures may increase, due to economic instability during the coronavirus pandemic." The United Way, Canada.
In 2025, Start Me Up Niagara met its goal of $175,000!
Help us surpass that in 2025.
The Coldest Night of The Year allows us to continue to provide vital programs including our Resource Centre, employment, food security, Bike Me Up and Niagara's Mobile Closet.
Learn Morecontact efieguth@startmeupniagara.ca
Thank you to our Community Sponsors who generously support their local CNOY event and Start Me Up Niagara.
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2025 MEDIA SPONSOR
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